Sermons on Voluntary Death:

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bed Of Easter Lilies

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Easter B. Christ’s resurrection sets us free from death and the grave, and so we are assured of the resurrection to come.

Mark 16 “A bed of Easter Lilies” Easter (B) J. J. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A bed of Easter Lilies” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 11: 17 - 40

Hebrews 11: 17 - 40 The Original Hall of Fame 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Will Eternity Be Like? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The smaller our sense of the world is…the more enclosed it is…the less hope we will grasp. The bigger the world…the more open it is…the greater hope lies within us.

What Will Eternity Be Like? - Part I Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey – May 4 2014 INTRO: Opening Question: How big is your world? We’ve had our share of laughs when we think what our dog must be thinking about the world… or when our children were really little. I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Messages Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was preached for the funeral of a Christian woman who died after a year-long battle with cancer. It takes from 1 Thessalonians 4 three statements that the woman would like to have shared with those gathered for her funeral.

On behalf of the family of Loretta *****, I want to thank everyone for joining us in this home going memorial celebration for Loretta … and though today can be a difficult day, I believe Loretta would encourage us to begin with our thoughts directed heavenward, recognizing our reliance on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Words Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Palm Sunday as told by Apostle John

Big Idea - Who is Jesus in your life? Is He King? What does that mean? Back track to John 12:12-36 Show video clip John 12:12-36 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Grestest Question Answered

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2014

An Easter sermon about immortality.

"Life's Greatest Question Answered" Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Died

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 26, 2012

I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ordained by God Himself and provided by Him. The very first symbol of the significance of what Jesus Christ did for u

Why Jesus Died Mark 15:37-38 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

2 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-II—John 21:15-22 Attention: Two young guys were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,"Some people say people with opposite characteristics make the happiest marriages. What do you think?" The second friend replied, "I think they’re right. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 40 to 56

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Time To Wake Up 40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:40-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012

Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. We are all going to die? But will we all live again? What do philosophers and religion say about life after death? What does the Bible tell us?

What Happens When We Die? Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again?” Is this all there is to life? What happens when we die? If we die is that it? Are we simply absorbed into the cosmos? What lies beyond the grave? Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Resurrection Assures Our Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2012

In this lesson we learn that because Christ has been raised from the dead, Christians must be raised from the dead because of their relationship to Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to us when we die. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will We See Our Loved Ones Again? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Hell is an unpopular subject you don't hear much preaching about anymore. But I must speak about hell because the Bible speaks about hell.

INTRODUCTION Before George Carlin or Woody Allen ever said, it comedian Sean Morey spoke these words on the Johnny Carson show in the 1980s. “I think that the life cycle is backwards. You should die first; get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You are kicked out when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist